Liquitex Acrylic Basic

BASICS® Acrylic Color is developed for students and artists that need dependable quality at an economical price. A heavy body acrylic that retains peaks and brush strokes Contain permanent artist pigments All colors dry to a satin finish Intermixable with all Liquitex Professional Acrylic Colors and Mediums Ideal for learning color theory and color mixing All colors hold the AP Seal from ACMI and are safe for educational use 48 Color Spectrum WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH BASICS® Impasto: Thick applications with brush stroke and knife marks Traditional Painting on canvas or panel, easy blending Experimental Painting Collage and Mixed Media Printmaking: Screen Printing, Mono Prints, Block Prints Color Theory & Mixing AVAILABLE BASICS ® SIZES: 4 oz. Tubes, 8 oz. Jars, 8.5 oz. Tubes, 16 oz. Jars, 32 oz. Jars ESSENTIAL THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ACRYLIC COLORS Water soluble when wet, but are permanent, water resistant, and flexible when dry. Have little odor, release no fumes, are nonflammable. Built-up surfaces will remain free of cracks and chips. Surfaces are less flexible in cold weather and softer in warm weather. Can be used on almost any surface, from paper, to canvas, to brick, to wood – The exceptions are oily or shiny surfaces. Plastic surfaces should be sanded before painting; leather surfaces should be degreased with rubbing alcohol. Air-dry by evaporation. Thin paint films: 10 - 20 minutes. Thick paint films: 1 hour - 3 days. The surface of a dry acrylic painting can be cleaned by gently washing with soap and water. Little odor, no fumes, nonflammable. Uses non-toxic thinners and mediums. Do not mix with turpentine or oils. Mix only with other acrylic emulsion paints or mediums. Cleanup of Acrylic Paints From hands: Wet or dried acrylic paint cleans with soap and water. From brushes: Clean wet brushes with soap & water. Clean dried acrylic brushes with acetone, denatured alcohol or equivalent product. These cleaning solutions are toxic. Care should be taken during use. From clothing: While paint is wet, clean with water and/or window cleaner. Dried acrylic paint is permanent on fabric. From painting surface: While paint is wet, wipe with damp rag, clean with water. When paint is dry, simply paint over surface with desired colors and motif.